I'd like to point out some facts that have been lost in the channel widening debate. Many locals are surprised to discover that the work will take place nowhere near the reef, as they have been led to believe.

Cut B is located just west of Fort Taylor; it is the northern leg of the channel just before entering the harbor. It is 3.8 m...

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